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A Midsummer
Night’s Dream

Friday 22nd & Saturday 23rd February 2013 at 7.30pm
Walker Theatre, Theatre Severn, Shrewsbury
Tickets: £12 (£8 for under 16s) Box Office 01743 281281
Book online: www.theatresevern.co.uk
Supported by a Grassroots Grant from the Community Council of Shropshire
and by The National Association of Decorative & Fine Arts Societies

Welcome

A Happy New Year
and what a year 2013 is destined to be!

All of us at the Hive would like to wish you a
very happy and prosperous New Year. We’re
looking forward to building on the successes of
2012 – the venue was busier than ever with a wide
range of diverse and exciting events. In addition our
outreach arts and cultural programme for young
people across Shropshire and Telford and Wrekin has
been incredibly popular and increasingly more in
demand.
The Hive’s venue programme varies from cinema to live
theatre, language classes to toddler groups, life drawing
sessions to holiday workshops, open mics through to
wrestling, plus world-class jazz and folk concerts –
something for everyone! We believe we have
strengthened its position as one of Shropshire’s premier
venues for quality entertainment.

We are a charity passionate and committed to keeping
the funding of this work a priority, at the top of our
agenda. We balance our outreach activity with the
Our Spring season will bring you a diverse variety of
events programme at the Hive – it makes for an
other highlights; not least our May-day street festival
exciting and challenging experience every working
scheduled for May 6th. Come and join us on Belmont for
day!
music, workshops, family activities and a good oldfashioned community get-together! Plus, keep an eye
The year ahead also brings an exciting partnership
out for a recent addition to our annual programme:
with House of Fraser, Shrewsbury – with the launch of
seasonal Bazaars!
a new Hive Gallery in store, plus a full programme of
unique events and initiatives.
The Hive is very proud of its tradition of working with a
variety of partners to help develop arts and cultural
You can keep up to date with all the latest news via
programmes and projects across the wider community.
our website. We look forward to welcoming you to
We enjoy excellent relationships with agencies and
Shropshire’s hidden gem and hope you will discover
organisations including the National Trust, Shropshire
just how much is on offer right on your doorstep!
Council, Severnside Housing and British Red Cross,
amongst numerous others; our aim for the year ahead
Alyson Lanning - Director
is to continue to expand the Hive’s provision of arts,
cultural and educational opportunities for everyone to
enjoy.
Contact and Booking Information
The Hive works with young people up to the age of
25 – many of whom are vulnerable or at risk. We are
appreciative of financial support from national
charity Youth Music and other major funders
(including Heritage Lottery, Shropshire Council,
Telford & Wrekin Council amongst many
others) who support our creative programme
of activity for young people across the
county – whatever their circumstances.

The Hive office is open Tuesdays to Fridays 9am-5pm.
Bookings can be made in person, over the phone or
online. Please note: There is a £1 booking charge,
which will be applied to all card payments.

Half term
& Easter Activities
Have fun, develop new skills
and be creative!

Film-making workshop
Tuesday 19th February
Explore digital film production techniques in a
one day film making workshop!
Part 1: What's in a Story - watch some short
films and discuss for your own film.
Part 2: Capturing the Magic - go out
on-location in Shrewsbury and get
professional film production experience both
in-front of and behind the camera.
10am – 3:30pm: 8-13 year olds
£17.50

Eco-fashion workshop

Tuesday 2nd April

Live Theatre

•Spend the day with a fashion designer to
create stunning pieces of textile art with
recycled materials.
•Learn different ways to customise your old
clothes and fabric items.
•Make stylish home and fashion accessories.

Tuesday 28th May

10am – 3:30pm: 8-13 year olds
£17.50

The Waving Cat of Japan
Maneki Neko ‘The Waving Cat’, is the Japanese
cat-shaped figurine that is said to bring good luck and
of whom there are many folk tales and legends.

A tropical storm, the wicked Sorceress, a not so smart
Prince and three tricky tasks to perform before
midnight? Yikes! Luckily, Maneki Neko the waving cat is
on hand to try to help…
Join acclaimed Krazy Kat Theatre as they celebrate their
thirtieth birthday year in a visually exciting new Sign
Language Arts creation. They present a Bunraku
puppet- style theatrical fantasy, mixing spectacular and
traditional Japanese images borrowed from the ‘Noh’
and ‘Kabuki’ theatre.
Lavishly designed by Chris de Wilde and lovingly
directed by Caroline Parker, we are delighted to
welcome the highly acclaimed deaf Japanese
Choreographer Chisato Minamimura to this
brilliant Krazy Kat creative team.
Performance at 2pm
Tickets £6 adults and £5 children. Call
the Hive box office on 01743 234970

Gigs
Open Mics
Thursday 21st February
Thursday 11th April
The opportunity for local musicians to take to the
Hive’s stage.
Doors open 7:30pm
3 songs per act (first come first served) £2 entry

Tim Kliphuis Trio – Gig and workshop
Wednesday 23rd January
Shropshire Music Trust are pleased to present the
renowned jazz violinist Tim Kliphuis and his Trio Nigel Clarke on guitar, Roy Percy on double bass.
Their revolutionary approach to classical music has
seen them perform many breathtaking shows
across the globe.
Classical, gypsy jazz and folk elements meet in a
totally new style that sings, swings and surprises;
presenting a unique blend of Grappelli's Gypsy
Swing with Vivaldi, Copland, Burns, Duke Ellington
and The Chieftains.
Doors 7:00pm, starts 7:30pm
Tickets £10 adults, £5 young people, call the Hive
box office on 01743 234970

España y Olé

Saturday 26th January

Informal jazz workshop
Wednesday 23rd January
Let the inspirational Tim Kliphuis Trio show you
how music and jazz is made through this exciting
masterclass. Players are invited to bring their
musical instruments along to participate, whilst
others can listen.
5:00pm until 6:00pm
Players £7.50, to book email
shrop.mus@lineone.net or call 01952 510375.
Audience members £5 adults and young people
free. Call the Hive box office on 01743 234970.

Enjoy some authentic Spanish Tapas with the
added bonus of fabulous music from the
talented group ‘Synergy’. This unique Spanish
evening is presented by Bright Owls, the
resident language school at the Hive.
5:00pm until 8:00pm.
Tickets £6 adults and £3 children, call the Hive
box office on 01743 234970.

Activities
for Toddlers
Music Time
Term time from Friday 25th January
Weekly music and movement workshops for under 5s
and their parents or carers. Join us for a lively hour of
musical fun with lots of things to shake, rattle and
bang!
Fridays 10:30am – 11:30am
Under 5s
£5 per child, siblings £4, parents free
To book please ring the Hive box office: 01743 234970

Little Potters

Term time from Tuesday 15th January
Join us for an hour of messy creativity in this pottery
session for under 5s and their parents or carers. Make and
glaze a piece in clay, which will be fired ready for you to
collect. Materials included.
Tuesdays 10:00am – 11:00am
Under 5s
£5 per child, siblings £4, parents free
To book please ring the Hive box office: 01743 234970

Ian Whybrow with Shrewsbury
Bookfest
Sunday 5th May, 2pm until 3pm
The creator of Harry & a Bucketful of Dinosaurs will be at the
Hive as part of the Shrewsbury Children’s Bookfest in May.
Meet Ian and hear him tell a bucketful of stories about Harry
and the Dinosaurs.
Bring along your buckets and your favourite dinosaurs! There
will be special prizes for the most original dino-dishes, the
most primordial puds and cakes. So come use your imagination and get cooking up something to Raaaah about.
Tickets £5, ages 4+ - available from 4th March onwards via
www.shrewsburybookfest.co.uk or the Hive box office:
01743 234970

Folk &
Jazz Gigs
Folk
A fantastic series of regular folk nights brought to
you by the Shrewsbury Folk Festival team
Saturday 19th January
Sunday 20th January
Sunday 17th February
Friday 1st March
Sunday 17th March
Sunday 28th April
Sunday 12th May
Sunday 16th June

Shrewsbury Jazz Orchestra
Friday 15th February
Featuring some of the West Midlands finest musicians and improvisers,
the Shrewsbury Jazz Orchestra host several concerts at the Hive
throughout the year. Having gained national acclaim, they perform a
diverse mix of modern, contemporary and classic big band music.
Check the Hive website for future dates:
http://hiveonline.org.uk/jazzorchestra/

Entertainment
Vanishing of the Bees
Friday 22nd February
Why are bees vanishing? How will this affect our food?
Bees pollinate about a third of what we eat, yet they
are disappearing at an alarming rate and nobody is
sure why. This absorbing and informative documentary tells the shocking truth behind the declining bee
population and explores one of the biggest mysteries
of the natural world today.
Part of the Darwin Festival 2013 celebrations. Shropshire Wildlife Trust, Shrewsbury Film Society and the
Hive are proud to host a screening of this important
film, in an event sponsored by the Midcounties
Cooperative’s Plan Bee Campaign.

Get buzzing! Help bees
in your back garden
Friday 22nd February, 3:30pm until
5:00pm
Join Brian Goodwin from the Shropshire
Beekeepers’ Association, plus Shropshire
Wildlife Trust and the Midcounties Cooperative
for an open session on practical steps everyone
can take to help protect bees. There will be
hands-on activities, resources, advice and
demonstrations on bee-keeping and wildlife
gardening.
Entry is free but some charge for activities and
refreshments. Booking advisable, contact the
Hive box office on 01743 234970.

Shrewsbury Film Society
If you love films and friendly surroundings all
at a great price, why not join us at the
Shrewsbury Film Society for a great night of
cinema every second Friday? Offering classic
and current gems from around the world, you
can see them all for the bargain price of £35
with a season ticket! A warm welcome awaits
you in the bar from 7:30pm with films
showing at 8pm.
£5 day membership.
For this season’s full film listings visit
http://hiveonline.org.uk/shrewsburyfilmsociety/
For more information email:
shrewsburyfilmsociety@gmail.com

Showing:
11th January
25th January
8th February
22nd February
8th March
22nd March

5th April The Skin I Live In, Spain, 2011, Pedro Almodovar
19th April The Angel’s Share, UK, 2011, Ken Loach

Hive Bazaars
Easter Bazaar
Saturday 30th March
An inspiring selection of unique stalls, showcasing the best of Shrewsbury’s independent
traders; with stands offering home accessories,
vintage items, clothing, artwork, jewellery, cards,
furniture and much more. Come along and
discover a seasonal fair with a difference at the
Hive!
10am until 3pm, £1 entry for adults.

Focus on Marketing
Wednesday 27th February
Wednesday 24th April
Bringing small business owners from across Shropshire
together to share experiences and knowledge providing an informal forum for supporting peers to
embrace all that the wide subject of marketing has to
offer. Sessions are hosted in the Hive Gallery space and
are led by Shropshire-based marketing consultant
Claire Dowdall.
Check the Hive website for additional dates and more
information:
http://www.hiveonline.org.uk/focusonmarketing/

Hive Gallery
Born in USSR
Monday 14th January until Friday 1st February
An exhibition of artwork by a group of women from
the former Soviet Union who met in Shropshire by
chance, discovering that they held connections
other than those of origin and language. The artists
share a colourful exhibition with you, showcasing
their commitment to art and craft in all of its forms,
including poetry and music from the vibrant
traditions of Russia. Their cultural roots inform the
compositions and style of the work, influenced by
more recent experiences in the UK.

Conversation Pieces
Monday 4th February until Friday 1st March
Alexey Giljarov, Vasili Racov, Carla Boulton and
Svetlana Elantseva show their latest paintings and
drawings, promoting cultural diversity through
their art. The collaboration results in an interesting
exhibition which is the product of the cultural
exchange between both Russian and English
artists.

Youthful Landscapes
Tuesday 14th March until Friday 19th April
Youthful Landscapes (featured on our Projects
page) is an innovative 17 month project funded
by LEADER (Shropshire Hills) and Heritage Lottery
Fund Young Roots initiative. This dynamic
exhibition will show a selection of photography,
artwork, moving image and written word created
by young people of Shropshire and Telford &
Wrekin over the course of the project. Year 8 and 9
students from William Brookes, Phoenix and Mary
Webb Schools have worked alongside local artists
and experts from partners Shropshire Wildlife
Trust, National Trust, Shropshire Museums and
Shropshire Hills AONB Partnership to connect
with and find out more about the heritage of our
local landscape.

A Blank Canvas
Wednesday 1st May until Monday 20th May
Watch this space, for something exciting from the
Hive.

Creative Cure
Wednesday 22nd May until Monday 22nd
July
An exhibition by two Shrewsbury based
designers, whoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve been flexing their graphic and
Illustrative skills to create a fresh playground
portfolio to showcase this year. Their work is a
collaboration and progression of personal ideas,
using skills to freely play and test out ideas.

Hive Gallery at House of Fraser
The Hive Gallery at House of Fraser in
Shrewsbury launches in spring 2013. For further
information on the exhibitions programmed for
this exciting new space, visit
http://www.hiveonline.org.uk/hivegallery/

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Arts Award
Arts Award is a national qualification which
supports young people ages 7-25 to develop as
artists and arts leaders. As an Arts Award
Supporter, the Hive offers accreditation within
most projects and runs informal drop-in sessions
for general advice and guidance.
Drop-ins are every month on the second Tuesday
(2pm – 5pm) and last Thursday (4pm – 6pm).
For more information: www.artsaward.org.uk

Life Drawing
Artists of all levels of skill are welcome to drop
in to this informal and friendly session. A
different model each week and occasional
special events – but please note, this is not a
tutored class.
Tuesdays 7pm – 9pm
£8 on the door, bring your own materials
Contact Dave Bissitt: 01938 570446
bosky@btinternet.com

EDW Wrestling
Come to the Hive for a night of exciting entertainment
and live action with EDW!
Join the excitement of EDW in a series of dramatic, breathtaking encounters - with a frequently sold-out crowd
creating a fantastic atmosphere! Featuring some of Britain's
fastest rising stars, shows are ideal for people of any age,
from the first-timer to the die-hard fan.
Check the Hive website for dates:
www.hiveonline.org.uk/edwwrestling
Doors and bar open 7pm, bell-time 7:30pm
Tickets available from the Hive, 01743 234970
Adults £7, children £5

Shropshire Rainbow
Film Festival
Celebrating LGBT History Month 2013
Saturday 16th February
In recognition of LGBT History Month 2013, the
Shropshire Rainbow Film Festival is hosting a
special screening of two films. Beginning with You
Can’t Curry Love, a crowd-pleasing east-meetswest story with a Bollywood twist – the second
film to be shown will be 365 without 377.
Doors 7:00pm, starts 7:30pm
Tickets £5, concessions £4, call the Hive box office
on 01743 234970.

Alzheimer’s Society fund-raising gig
Wednesday 20th February
Featuring performances from Polly and the Wolf,
The Accidents and Not Completely Blonde, come
along for a great night of live music and help raise
funds for the Alzheimer’s Society.
Doors open 7:00pm, starts 7:30pm
Tickets £5, check the Hive website for full details.

Venue Hire
The Hive has two versatile, air-conditioned spaces
available for public hire:
Performance space: a ‘black-box’ sound-proofed space;
suitable for meetings, presentations, exhibitions, band
rehearsals, live music gigs and theatre performances.
Meeting room: a comfortable space, suitable for groups
of up to 10.
Contact the Hive for further information on venue hire.
Call 01743 234970 or email Venue Manager Ellen Green:
Ellen@hiveonline.org.uk

Youthful Landscapes
Youthful Landscapes is an innovative 17 month project funded by
LEADER (Shropshire Hills) and Heritage Lottery Fund Young Roots,
designed to engage and assist young people from Shropshire and
Telford to explore and connect with the unique landscape
heritage of our local area, over many historical time periods.
The aim of the project is to encourage young people to explore
their environment, to learn about their local heritage and embrace
the topics that inspire their passion and creativity.
Young people from three local schools; William Brookes (Much
Wenlock), Phoenix (Dawley) and Mary Webb (Pontesbury) have
been involved in extensive workshop programmes and visits to a
variety of local heritage sites such as Carding Mill Valley, The Ercall,
Acton Scott Farm Museum and Wenlock Edge. They are working
with experts from local partner organisations The National Trust,
Shropshire Hills AONB Partnership, Shropshire Wildlife Trust and
Shropshire Museums.
So far the workshops have culminated in creative outcomes such
as a touring photography exhibition, live showcase performances
with music and animation, their own musical compositions
produced on CD, stop-frame animations and willow sculptures.
The current photography exhibition is installed at the Carding Mill
Valley Tearooms until the end of January and will be featured at
the Hive from 14th March- 19th April 2013.
Katie Jennings - Projects and Programmes Manager

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SUNDAY 14 APRIL

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